Traffic curbs for Beating Retreat

Camel mounted BSF jawans stand in a formation as services band rehearse for the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday.

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NEW DELHI: Traffic congestion is expected during the Beating Retreat ceremony on Tuesday, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations. There will be several traffic diversions in place from 4pm to 9.30pm on Tuesday and also on Monday due to rehearsals, said traffic officials.

Vijay Chowk will remain closed for traffic between 4pm and 9.30 pm on Monday and Tuesday. DTC and other buses which pass through Vijay Chowk will be diverted to facilitate the movement of invitees and spectators, and to avoid traffic congestion on roads around the venue.

"Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic. Rajpath between Vijay Chowk and C-Hexagon at India Gate will be open only for pedestrians," said Satyendra Garg, joint commissioner of police (Traffic).

Parking will be available for those coming to see illumination behind the water channels between Rafi Marg and C-Hexagon.

Several bands from Army, Navy and Air Force will play military tunes at the ceremony to be held in Vijay Chowk. President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest of the function.